Optimizing Self-Monitoring Feedback for the Treatment of Obesity

On weeks that participants are randomized to receive this component, they will be provided with feedback on the number of days that they met their calorie goal.

On weeks that participants are randomized to receive this component, they will receive three comments regarding specific dietary choices that may impact weight loss success, including reinforcing comments for behaviors consistent with weight loss and potential areas for change.

On weeks that participants are randomized to receive this component, they will receive feedback related to attainment of that week's physical activity goal.

On weeks that participants are randomized to receive the goal setting component, they will be asked to complete an open-text prompt encouraging them to set a specific weight-related behavior change goal for the next week.